Marc Desmarais

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to represent the priorities of the Port of Baie-Comeau within an integrated vision of the development of the maritime corridor to diversify Canada’s trade partners during the transition toward green energy.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding measures to Strengthen Canadian Competitiveness and Economic Sovereignty for the furniture industry in Canada. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the federal government prioritization of Canadian furniture in their calls for tenders, the implementation of clear and strict criteria within the "Buy Canadian" policy to support local industries and the establishment monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding dumping practices and the implementation of regulatory mechanisms adapted to limit market distortions. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential implementation of the United States tariffs and the negotiations on the 2026 United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the potential application of United States tariffs on the goods of the furniture industry. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the impact of temporary foreign workers on the furniture industry.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to establish the Mira Foundation as the leading reference in services for people with disabilities (visual, motor, and autism spectrum disorders) and to secure sustainable financial support as well as regulatory changes.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to obtain federal funding for the development of innovative medical technology solutions to be integrated into the federal health care system.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding funding from the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for an engineering study for key machinery at the company's mills. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the Strategic Response Fund Program. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the United States tariffs. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company's forestry and pulp and paper priority issues. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials pertaining to the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program at Natural Resources Canada.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the United States tariffs. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the Publication of the regulatory framework paper and technical paper to advance the plastics circular economy. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the company’s sustainability, recyclability and environmental policies.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding Bill C-18, Online News Act. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the Copyright Act. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the issue of Artificial Intelligence. Meetings with elected and non-elected government officials to discuss the funding support obtained for canadian journalism. Meetings with elected and non-elected government officials to discuss funding assistance for the written press.

Meeting with elected and non-elected officials pertaining the company's Ashram Fluorspar Deposit Project.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the company's funding request from the Strategic Response Fund at the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the company's priority issues with the funding obtained from the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program from the department of National Defence.

Meeting with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the Association's priority issues. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the federal government's dental care program.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the development of a domestic supply of tantalum and niobium that will assist in strengthening Canada's critical mineral supply chains.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding Canada Soccer National Training Center.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss potential infrastructure that will help develop end markets for recycled plastics and mixed paper.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the maintenance of the competitiveness of the data processing in Quebec.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to plan the logistics of visits of the company's facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials, Export Development Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank to discuss the company's priority issues as it relates to national security.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding Bill S-4,on Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the Canada Free Trade Agreement and provincial regulatory burden. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the Energy Efficiency regulations and harmonization with the United States Department of Energy and the United States Environmental Protection Agency technical standars and test procedures. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the United States tariffs and the 2026 negotiations on the United States, Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.

Meeting with elected and non-elected officials regarding Pharmacare and Health related issues.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding 2025 Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development Funding that was used to modernize the plant in Boucherville, Quebec.

Engagement with government authorities to determine the applicable conditions for implementing a transformative and beneficial energy project for the future of Quebec and Canada.

Discussion avec le gouvernement du Canada afin de les inviter à un événement entourant l'ouverture de la première phase d'Inspire bio innovations.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss ongoing matters related to the company’s Ville Saint-Laurent facility, including the planning and coordination of site visits for elected and non-elected officials.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding affordable housing. Meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss real estate projects in downtown Montreal.

Meetings with elected and non-elected officials regarding the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025).